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e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands

The National Archives of the Netherlands (Nationaal Archief), which is situated in The Hague, holds over 3.5 million records that have been created by the central government, organisations and individuals and are of national significance. Many records relate to the colonial and trading history of the Netherlands in the period from 1600 to 1975. The Dutch presence in countries in North and South America, Africa and Asia is reflected within these collections.

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About this database

Websitehttps://www.nationaalarchief.nl
SubjectsHumanities and Social Sciences · Humanities · History
Last updated2026-09-27

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